Far... and its comparatives...

- Is the hospital far? No, it isn't far from here, just a five minutes' drive.

2. A) In the affirmative form, it's better to use a long way (away from).

-" It's a long way to Tipperary, it's a long way to go..." (one of the songs of the British troops during World War One.)- The petrol station is a long way away from here and I have to walk there because my car has broken down.

B) Yet, FAR may be used in the affirmative form after TOO, SO, and AS.

-You've gone too far, you must turn around.

BEWARE!So far = until now

3. FAR. May become a comparative emphasizing an adjective:far older = much older- by far + superlative = She's by far the best player in the team.

4. The comparatives and superlatives of FAR.When speaking about a literal, concrete distance, the comparative isFARTHER...THAN... and the superlative isTHE FARTHEST.

On the contrary, to express a figurative or an abstract distance, the comparative and superlative forms areFURTHER... THAN... and THE FURTHEST...

- Mary's home is farther away than Claire's (home) from school. - You have to think further and try to understand this reasoning...

There you are! In the following exercise, you'll simply have to choose the right form! Go for it!

1. You still have go if you want to be the champion! You'll have to train and train again!
2. It's your grandma's! You can't go alone...
3. Oh no, Mom, I can't walk that ... I'll take my scooter, it'll be less tiring.
4. At the crossroads, you'll see their house. Their office is a little away on the right.
5. If I explained this text , I'm sure you wouldn't be interested.
6. Is the post office here? No, it isn't. But if you prefer, you have a letter box round this corner.
7. Oh dear! We've walked to find this medieval castle...
8. Everything's fine ! The two parties have made concessions... There'll be an agreement.
9. The station isn't my house, but I can drive you there if you prefer.
10. He's than you are. Therefore, he has more experience.
11. 'Do you live here?'
'No, really...' 'You can walk to my home.'